We will consider verse 13 in this chapter today. The covering of sin causes one not to prosper. To live a life of secret sin will destroy you. We could insert the names of many famous people whose lives have fallen apart because of secret sinful life styles. A disturbing trend now is to live your sinful life out in the open. Sin now is lived with pride, and this will defeat our country from within.
The key to prosperity in God’s eyes and with God’s blessings is to confess our sins. Confessing means we have come to agreement with God that His way is right and my way is wrong. You declare this life style and behavior as an enemy to God’s Word. The sin is named, confessed and declared as wrong. God honors this move of confession.
The second step is just as important and that is we forsake our sin. Admitting you’re wrong may be the first step but it is of little value until you take the next step which is moving away from the sin. In James we are told to draw near to God, which means we are walking away from self and sin. None of us can live for God and do that which is dishonoring to God.
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